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American Style Food In The Woodlands
To some degree, American Food is a style of food preparation originating in the New World. European colonization of the Americas yielded the introduction of a number of ingredients and cooking styles to the latter. The various styles continued expanding well in to the 19th and 20th centuries, proportional to the influx of immigrants from many foreign nations; such influx developed a rich diversity in food preparation throughout the country. This being said, "American Food" just like "American People" can be considered to be a variety or combination of foods from other countries modified to suit the palate of the general public. The recipes can and do vary between the different regions of the United States and in some cases can vary within a particular state such as Texas where "Mexican Style" or "Tex Mex" can be quite different in Houston when compared to Dallas / Fort Worth. So, are there any foods that really are 'all American?' By all American, we mean those which originated in the USA and are now part of the entire world's diet. You may be surprised to learn that not only is there a large number of them, but that many are also becoming world dietary staples. Chocolate and vanilla, both originated on the North American continent, and you can add peanuts, pineapples and tapioca with those sweets as well. And maize or corn, (whether sweet corn or field corn) has become staple for both animals and humans in many areas, and then there is the movie industry - where they would be a different scene without hot, fresh popcorn. Then there is the lowly bean. Beans are even mentioned in biblical times but there were no true beans anywhere in the 'Old World' during those years. The Old World had chickpeas, lentils and fava beans. But, none of these are true beans, they are all vetches (peas). The haricot bean, a wide ranging family that includes runner beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, butter beans, navy beans, great northerns and lima beans are all New World plants. You can add sweet and hot peppers now consumed around the world as American too. |
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The New World Turkey made it to Europe around 1523 or 1524 and then England shortly there after, closely followed by the white potato, which reached England later that century. Just to round things out a bit, throw in allspice, amaranth, artichoke, avocado, blackberry, blueberry, cashew nut, black cherry, cranberry, concord grape, guava, huckleberry, papaya, pecan, pumpkin, squash, raspberry, wild rice, sassafras, sunflower, sweet potato, and the tomato. Now, those are real 'all American foods.' Bean soup and corn bread along with fresh sliced tomatoes anyone? It is as American as apple pie. Anyone up for a chocolate bar? |
adapted http://quezi.com/1758
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Eden Cafe Magnolia
Categories Breakfast | The Woodlands Restaurants | American | Restaurants in MagnoliaLast Updated 01/21/13Read more... -
Fielding's Local
Categories Burgers & Sandwiches | Breakfast | Bars and Clubs | American | The Woodlands Restaurants | Creekside Park Restaurants | SpecialtyLast Updated 03/14/18Read more... -
Fielding's Wood Grill
Categories Burgers & Sandwiches | Breakfast | Bars and Clubs | American | The Woodlands Restaurants | Research Forest | SpecialtyLast Updated 10/05/15Read more... -
Firehouse Subs
Categories Town Center Restaurants | Burgers & Sandwiches | American | The Woodlands RestaurantsLast Updated 08/29/13Read more... -
Flying Pug
Categories Burgers & Sandwiches | American | Bars and Clubs | The Woodlands Restaurants | Restaurants in SpringLast Updated 04/06/14Read more... -
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
Categories The Woodlands Restaurants | American | Burgers & Sandwiches | Sweets & Treats | Drive-Through | Restaurants in MagnoliaLast Updated 07/02/14Read more... -
Goode Co. Barbeque
Categories The Woodlands Restaurants | American | Barbecue | Outdoor Seating | Research ForestLast Updated 08/08/17Read more... -
Grub Burger Bar
Categories The Woodlands Restaurants | American | Burgers & Sandwiches | Research Forest | Bars and Clubs | Outdoor SeatingLast Updated 08/26/14Read more... -
Hartz Chicken Buffet
Categories The Woodlands Restaurants | American | Delivery Available | Drive-ThroughLast Updated 06/04/14Read more... -
Healthy Enough Foods
Categories The Woodlands Restaurants | American | Delivery Available | Catering Available | Restaurants in Oak Ridge North | SpecialtyLast Updated 10/16/18Read more... -
HEB Cafe
Categories The Woodlands Restaurants | Catering Available | American | Creekside Park RestaurantsLast Updated 08/30/16Read more... -
HEB Cafe On The Run
Categories The Woodlands Restaurants | Catering Available | American | Town Center Restaurants | Market Street Restaurants | Alden Bridge Restaurants | Indian Springs RestaurantsLast Updated 08/30/16Read more... -
HEB True Texas BBQ
Categories American | Catering Available | The Woodlands Restaurants | Barbecue | Restaurants in MagnoliaLast Updated 08/30/16Read more... -
Herb & Beet
Categories The Woodlands Restaurants | American | Burgers & Sandwiches | Specialty | Restaurants in SpringLast Updated 07/26/18Read more... -
Honey Bee Ham
Categories Burgers & Sandwiches | American | Delivery Available | The Woodlands Restaurants | Cochran's Crossing Restaurants | Outdoor SeatingLast Updated 03/03/18Read more... -
Hooters Sports Bar
Categories Bars and Clubs | Burgers & Sandwiches | The Woodlands Restaurants | American | Restaurants in ShenandoahLast Updated 11/02/11Read more... -
House of Pies
Categories The Woodlands Restaurants | American | Coffee Shops | Sweets & Treats | Town Center Restaurants | BreakfastLast Updated 02/02/19Read more... -
International House of Pancakes
Categories Breakfast | The Woodlands Restaurants | American | Restaurants in SpringLast Updated 11/07/11Read more... -
Jack In The Box
Categories American | Breakfast | Burgers & Sandwiches | Drive-Through | The Woodlands Restaurants | Town Center Restaurants | Alden Bridge Restaurants | College Park RestaurantsLast Updated 02/05/17Read more... -
James Coney Island
Categories Catering Available | Burgers & Sandwiches | American | The Woodlands Restaurants | Restaurants in Spring | Drive-ThroughLast Updated 11/07/11Read more...